×WYATT×
Returning from my meeting, I sank down into my office chair, turning to stare out of the floor-to-ceiling windows that served as walls along one side of my office.
I looked out over the city and found my mind wandering to Kenzie. I couldn't help but wonder why she hadn't come to see me about a job.I had made sure every potential job had turned her down.It was the only way to make sure she came to me.But it had been a week and still, there had been no sign of her.Did she hate me after what had happened years ago on her twenty-first birthday?I thought back to that night, the way her shirt and black dress had clung to every part of her body. The way her legs looked so long with those heels on her feet.But what stood out more was the feel of her soft skin against mine.I shook my head, Caleb was a fool for cheating on her. She was young and beautiful, she had a good heart. There was no reason to fuck it up.But, no, my son didn't fall very far from the tree it appeared, and instead of thinking with his head, he allowed his dick to control him.I was being slightly hypocritical because I was well known for doing the very same thing. But the difference was that I was upfront and honest about it.The women I was with knew that I wouldn't be offering them rainbows and happily ever afters.Caleb lied to them, he made them think he would never do that to them. And then he crushed them and left them wondering if there was something wrong with them.Just thinking about it angered me.Kenzie had been so upset that night at her party. She has found Caleb with another woman, right there in our house. In their bed.I could still remember Caleb rushing around looking for her. I had wanted to put my fist in his face when he told me what he had done.But I didn't, because finding Kenzie had been more important to me.I found her in the bathroom, a sobbing mess.She had been curled up with tears and mascara running down her face."Mr. Grimes."I was pulled from my thoughts as I turned to Hilda, the secretary my father had hired for me. She was an older and very stern woman. I had fucked my way through all of my previous secretaries, so he had decided to do this in the hopes of stopping me.Hilda was like a second mother to me, but that didn't stop me from having fun with the interns who came in. Much to Hilda and my father's annoyance."What is it, Hilda?""Your father is on line two."I picked up the phone, "Father, good to hear from you." I lied. It was never good to hear from him."What were you doing at that no-good club?""Last week? Business meeting, you know some of our clients like to have fun.""Do you have any idea how I have to threaten the press not to run with these stories?""Why do you care? I certainly don't. Everyone knows exactly who and what I am. God, I'm in my fifties, I don't want or need you badgering me.""Yes! You are in your fifties, but instead of settling down and acting your age, you think you can carry on acting like a teenager!"I hung up on him. And just to piss him off, I would be going to the club again tonight. I knew Cherry was always happy to see me.My father and I had always had a rocky relationship due to my womanizing ways.But he was mistaken if he thought they were going to change any time soon.I got up to go home and get freshened up for the night before heading out.When I got to the club, I took my usual seat and waited for my drink while admiring the girls dancing on stage. There was something artistic about them in my opinion.Of course, the fact that they looked amazing and got naked had something to do with my enjoyment.I noticed Cherry was busy with a client, some fat old man who looked like he may just have a heart attack from her moves.I chuckled, I may be old, but I looked nothing like that.I could pass for the mid-forties at least and kept myself in good shape."Tonight, we are announcing our new dancer! Be nice, she's still a bit nervous. Welcoming Sultry Sundae to the floor!" The announcer boomed over the microphone.This got my attention, I was interested to see what this new girl had to offer.But as she walked out onto the stage my heart lept into my throat.Kenzie walked out in a tiny lingerie set and sky-high heels.I jumped to my feet in surprise and anger at the thought of all these men staring at her barely clothed.What the fuck was she doing working here?She walked over to the pole and froze as our eyes met."Get down here right now!" I shouted, not caring if I caused a scene.Kevin, the owner came over to me, "Mr. Grimes, please. What has gotten into you?"Shit."I, uh, before she dances up there, I want her to join me."Kevin seemed surprised, "Sorry? She isn't experienced, Cherry will be done in-""Did I stutter, Kevin? Or would you rather I have this place shit down?"His eyes widened, he knew I had enough power to do it."I'll see what I can do."I watched him go over and speak to her while I tried to keep my anger in check.She was shaking her head a lot.She must have needed the money to be doing this. She had always been very shy, so I couldn't imagine any other reason she would be here.I walked over to them and threw a wad of notes down, "VIP room. Now."I walked towards the rooms. I knew Kevin would send her in, he knew better than to piss me off.×WYATT× I was seated in the plush seat of the VIP room. My anger had me seething. How dare she do this? Why had she not come to me? I had offered her a job.The door opened and slammed shut as Kenzie stormed in."What the hell do you think you're doing?!" She snapped at me."Paying for a dance. That is your job now, isn't it?"Her eyes narrowed at me and I could see she was angry, she may have been quiet, but she had one hell of a temper when pushed."What are you doing here? Why did you pick me to come in here? To humiliate me?"I sighed, "I come in here often. What can I say, I wanted to test out the new goods." I was aware of the fact that I was being a jerk toward her. "You're doing this on purpose," She crossed her arms over her chest, I could see she was feeling awkward.I got to my feet and pushed her hands away, "What? Now you're shy? But you were just fine out there weren't you?!"She glared up at me, "Yes, I was because none of those people know me!""But I know all of you
×WYATT× I pulled the car to a stop in front of her apartment building and frowned.When she had given me her address a few moments after leaving the club, I immediately knew it was in a bad area. But I hadn't been expecting this."You live here?" I couldn't help but ask."Yes, Wyatt. Not all of us can live in expensive, fancy areas." She reached for the door, but I hit the central locking."This place doesn't look safe. Who is that?" I asked while looking in the direction of a man crouched over at the entrance.Kenzie shrugged like it was no big deal, "That's Paul, he's homeless.""He looks dangerous."She scoffed, "He isn't. Now, please unlock the door.""I'm walking you in," I got out of the car, ignoring her protests.Kenzie climbed from the car and glared at me before walking to the door."Hey, Paul, what are you doing? Why aren't you at the shelter?" Although moments before she had looked at me with anger, as she spoke to the elderly man at the door, her voice was soft and held c
×KENZIE× Wyatt had been shooting me looks throughout the day and I couldn't wait to get out of there."Why do you keep looking at me?" I asked suddenly.He got to his feet and walked over to me, there was something in the way that he looked at me that made me nervous."How do you know so much about the homeless shelters?"I blinked, that wasn't the question I had been expecting, "Um, because I've lived in them." I said it as if it should have been obvious."You've been homeless?" "Yes. Mr. Grimes, you know my past, it's no surprise that I've been in shelters after leaving Caleb."A mix of emotions crossed his face at my confession, "You've been homeless. Why didn't you come to me for help?"I couldn't believe what he was asking me, "If I'm done with the work for the day, I'll be leaving." I got to my feet, it was getting late and I had moved all of his appointments just as he had asked me to."Kenzie, I asked you a question.""Right. I should have come to my cheating ex-boyfriend's f
×WYATT×I twirled the scotch in my glass before bringing it to my lips and taking a hefty sip.My father was looking at me with a disapproving expression on his face, not that it was anything new. He was always looking at me like that. But I supposed for a man in his mid-eighties, I couldn't really expect much more.Normally, I didn't give a shit about what he thought, but tonight was different.Tonight we had dinner with Caleb and Selma.Caleb joined us in the study with Selma and I just knew I had to be very careful with this conversation.Not only would it be uncomfortable for poor Selma, but Kenzie would hate me if I let anything about our secret come out and I didn't want that to happen."So, you hired Kenzie Middleton as a personal assistant. When you have Hilda." My father's tone was clear, he thought I wanted to take her to bed.If only he knew."Yes, I did. How I run the company is up to me."My father placed his drink on the table beside him, "Wyatt, son, I love you. But thi
×KENZIE×I was walking out of Grimes Enterprises with my phone in hand, I had missed a bunch of calls from one of the homeless shelters, and I could only assume Paul had been trying to get ahold of me for something.I was about to call them back when I heard my name being called.I looked up and smiled as Axel walked over to me, "Hey, how are you?""I'm fine. Wyatt is a complete slave driver though.""Do you want to join me for dinner? You still owe me a date."Normally I would have said no, but he was right, he had bid the highest so technically I did still owe him."Sure. I just need to call the homeless shelter back."His brows furrowed with concern, "The homeless shelter?""Yeah, I think it's a friend of mine. He lives at these shelters.""I'll wait."I dialed the number hoping they would answer at this time, it was already seven.To my surprise, the call was answered."Hi, this is Kenzie Middleton. I've missed a few calls from you.""Miss Middleton, I'm so sorry to worry you. Pau
KENZIEI had been seeing a lot of Axel recently and he was taking me out again tonight.We had agreed on going to a local club. He said he missed music and was tired of the businessman lifestyle.I purchased a new dress for the occasion, something completely opposite from what I would usually wear.I wore a very short black dress teamed with high heels.When I met him at the entrance I was surprised when he pulled me against him, his lips meeting mine as we kissed.It was the first time he had kissed me, and he tasted like alcohol."Sorry. You look amazing."We made our way into the club with its loud music and many gyrating bodies.We got some drinks to start off the night, and my heart nearly stopped when I looked across the bar and found a familiar pair of blue eyes staring at me.It was Wyatt. He had a redhead on his arm who couldn't have been older than twenty-one, maybe twenty-two.He held my gaze before I turned away wondering what the hell he was doing here.This didn't look l
KENZIEMy head hurt when I opened my eyes.But not because of the alcohol I drank the previous night. Because I couldn't forget the feel of Wyatt's hands on my body, or the feel of his tongue entwined with mine.I couldn't forget his taste.I sighed heavily and looked over at the clock. It was late, but being a Saturday, I was off and didn't need to go in to work.Or so I thought.As soon as I switched my phone on I was bombarded with numerous amounts of missed calls, some were from Axel, but most were from Wyatt.I decided to call him back."Where the hell are you?" He barked."Jeez, good morning to you too. Why are you screaming?""Did you forget to keep your phone on? Or were you too busy fucking around to care?!""Wyatt, it's Saturday. We don't work on weekends." I attempted to keep my voice neutral, refusing to let him get to me."You work when I tell you to. Get your ass over to my place, now!" "Why?" My question was met with silence and when I pulled the phone away from my ea
×KENZIE×Monday morning swung around and I sat in Wyatt's office taking calls and filing in his diary with appointments.Today was a very busy day for him, so I barely saw him which I was thankful for.I still felt embarrassed by what happened between us at the club.Of course, it didn't even come close to what happened between us on the night of my twenty-first birthday party, but that was yet another memory I would have preferred to forget.I was just walking out of the office for my lunch date with Axel when Wyatt passed me looking annoyed.A part of me wanted to ask him what was wrong, but I thought better of it. We had a strictly professional relationship now, I had to keep it that way."Kenzie, where are you going?" He called out from the door of his office.I paused letting out an annoyed sigh before turning to glare at him, "I am taking my break, Mr. Grimes."He nodded, an amused look playing on his face, "With that country boy who's out here trying to be a businessman?" There